Funtopia USA is a great place to take toddlers and young children during the week when it is rainy or cold. The fee is $7 per child during the week ($9 weekend and holidays) and you get a free return visit if you save your receipt and bring it back within 30 days.
We usually spend a few dollars extra on games and bring a couple small soft balls to play with in the kids area. The place is large and well maintained. They have two designated play areas, one for younger children with slides, a small climbing area and tunnels and one is a very large climbing area with slides, tubes and ropes. Both areas are great for active play and fine tuning those motor skills and children who need to expel energy every day. The areas are matted and closed in so that you can always keep an eye on your little one and not worry about them getting lost. It can be a bit loud when it is busy with kids yelling and all of the arcade games and music but it is worth it when you have energetic kids who don't wish to be stuck in your apartment on rainy days. Going early and during the week is best so it isn't too crowded. It is best to drive to the location but there are buses and it is located at the last stop on the M train which is right next to the Metro Mall shopping Center. When arriving be sure to go down the ramp on the right side of the mall and park in the back of the mall because that is where the entrance to the mall is and where you can access Funtopia and the other shops.
We had our sons birthday party here and while it was plenty of fun I would highly recommend this type of party place for older children (age 6 - 10) and ask to have the room decorated before you arrive. The staff was a little disorganized and very busy because of multiple parties on a busy weekend but accommodated all of our requests with a smile. The laser tag and bumper cars sound like fun but of course were too old for our toddler partygoers. When my son gets older I would choose this place again and include all of the extras offered.
FuntopiaUSA.com
66-26 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village NY, 11379
Hours:
Mon - Thrs: 10am - 8pm
Fri - Sat: 10am - 10 pm
Sun: 10am - 9pm
FREE Parking
